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Is there some hope?

Steve Hilton Promises a ‘Political Revolution’ in California, and He’s Leading in the Polls

I just heard Steve Hilton on the Brian Kilmeade radio program.
He makes a good case, and he's very enthusiastic.
If he's to have a chance, they will have to find, expose and overcome voting fraud.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/...734408&lctg=26773771

Steve Hilton’s CalDOGE Uncovers $370M in CA Fraud, Funding Left-Wing Activism

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says his unofficial “CalDOGE” initiative has uncovered $370 million in fraud and misused funds across the state. At the center of the controversy is money generated by Proposition 64, the 2016 ballot measure legalizing marijuana, which voters approved with the understanding that millions of dollars would be directed toward substance abuse prevention and related programs.

Instead, Hilton alleges, significant portions of those funds were diverted to activism, organizing efforts, and voter registration drives after being funneled through an unelected nonprofit organization. That organization’s value has surged from $11.8 million in 2018 to $197 million in 2024.

"Welcome, everyone," Hilton said. "We are here outside the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. This is where your money goes. This building is where your money goes into the Democrats' bottomless money pit. And today we are making the first announcement at the new California Department of Government Efficiency run by Jenny Rae Le Roux."

Hilton reiterated that CalDOGE estimates as much as $250 billion in fraud statewide, describing this announcement as one of the group’s first major discoveries.

t's a classic. The Democrats are taking hundreds of millions of dollars, $370 million we've tracked so far, from the cannabis tax that voters passed as an initiative, that the money that comes from taxes from cannabis sales is supposed to go for substance abuse help, instead is being siphoned off to Democrat political front organisations in hundreds of tiny grants that are hard to track for things like voter registration. Nothing to do with substance abuse.

This is exactly what happens. Money that is supposed to be for one purpose, to help the public, siphoned off into a Democrat slush fund to help entrench their political power. We saw it with fire aid, $100 million there, supposed to help fire victims, ended up going into things like voter registration, exactly as we are detailing here today.

"This is what you get after 16 years of one-party rule. Total corruption, total arrogance," Hilton added. "They think they can get away with it forever. No more. They're not going to get away with it."

This comes after top state officials have denied that any fraud is present in the state of California.

The state's Attorney General Rob Bonta argued that the "California DOJ, our law enforcement agents, our investigators, and our prosecutors have been on the ground, in our communities, fighting fraud, waste, and abuse for years," adding that "California has developed real expertise in identifying this type of fraud. We've got a track record of actually holding bad actors accountable, and we've successfully recovered, again, nearly $3 billion in stolen taxpayer dollars."

Neither Attorney General Rob Bonta nor Governor Gavin Newsom has commented on the fraud allegations raised by CalDOGE and Steve Hilton's campaign.

The claims come as scrutiny over state-level oversight have intensified nationwide following a separate $9 billion fraud scandal in Minnesota. As questions mount about how public funds are being managed, attention has begun shifting toward fraud in California. The Trump administration has reportedly turned its focus to the state, while independent journalist and YouTuber Nick Shirley, who previously uncovered significant childcare fraud in Minnesota, is also now examining possible fraud in California.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/...734408&lctg=26773771

Republican Steve Hilton Surges to the Lead in California Gubernatorial Race

Former Fox News host and Republican Steve Hilton has surged into a surprise lead in California’s gubernatorial race, as the once-unthinkable prospect of a Republican advancing to the general election is becoming increasingly plausible.

According to Emerson College Polling, Hilton leads the field with 17 percent support, while Democrat Congressman Eric Swalwell and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco are tied at 14 percent. Former Democratic Congresswoman Katie Porter follows at 10 percent, with fellow Democrat and billionaire Tom Steyer just a single point behind her.

While no candidate is close to 50 percent support, the latest poll comes as more Californians begin settling on a preferred choice. Emerson College’s December survey found that 31 percent of Golden State voters were undecided; by February, that number had dropped ten points. With the Democratic field splintered among more than a dozen contenders, the prospect of a Republican advancing to the general election is growing more plausible, even in a state that has been dominated by Democrats for more than a decade.

"The good news is that I'm leading and I think you've got an energy now for change in California," Hilton said in an interview with Fox News' Laura Ingraham. "People are sick of this, and I think that this assumption that a Republican can't win is just wrong. We're going to get change this year because it's 16 years of one-party rule. It's a total disaster."

Hilton blasted Governor Gavin Newsom over his recent appearances with global elites, first in Davos at the World Economic Forum and then at last week’s Munich Security Conference, calling the governor “delusional” and accusing the media of fawning coverage.

This comes as Hilton has already begun working for Californians before stepping anywhere near the governor's mansion. Already, the leading GOP candidate has launched the California Department of Government Efficiency (CalDOGE) and has begun uncovering millions in fraud.

It remains to be seen whether Democrats will consolidate around a smaller slate of candidates and whether they can prevent a Republican from breaking into the general election. In California, the top two finishers advance regardless of party. For now, Hilton and state Republicans remain optimistic.

Even though Hilton leads in the polls right now, unfortunately he will not win. The Dem vote is split between probably 8-10 Democrats. When it becomes a binary vote, he doesn’t stand a chance.

If he gets on the final ballot I will vote for him but I’m outnumbered 3-1 out here.

Out of all the Dem candidates out here I think the San Jose mayor is the least crazy person out of the Democrats. I think his name is Mayhan or something like that.

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Even though Hilton leads in the polls right now, unfortunately he will not win. The Dem vote is split between probably 8-10 Democrats. When it becomes a binary vote, he doesn’t stand a chance.

If he gets on the final ballot I will vote for him but I’m outnumbered 3-1 out here.

Out of all the Dem candidates out here I think the San Jose mayor is the least crazy person out of the Democrats. I think his name is Mayhan or something like that.

Ya unfortunately once we settle on candidates, the libs will still run away with it. There’s plenty of conservatives out here, but the ruling class will not relinquish power. We need high speed trains from nowhere to nowhere, and many unconstitutional laws to be thrown at the wall to see if anyone argues.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/...734408&lctg=26773771

Steve Hilton's CalDOGE Says It Uncovered Over $900M in State Fraud in Second Major Report

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, who is leading in early polling, has released the second major report from his proposed California Department of Government Efficiency (CalDOGE), despite not yet holding office. The report alleges that GRID Alternatives, a nonprofit that has installed no-cost solar panels for income-qualified households since 2015, spent just $72 million on installations out of a total $1 billion in government-allocated funding.

The whereabouts of the remaining funds remain unclear, though Hilton’s team claims the funds were effectively siphoned away rather than used for their intended purpose.

"This is our second report from CalDoge, our second fraud report," Hilton said. "I'm here with Jenny Rae Le Roux, the director of CalDoge. We're standing in front of an organisation called GRID."

Since 2015, $1 billion has been taken from Californians from taxes on gas and electricity," he said. "That's why we pay the highest gas prices and the highest electric rates in the country. Some of that money, $1 billion, $100 million every year, has been sent to this organisation with the intention of putting solar panels on the roofs of apartment buildings.

Do you know what's happened to that $1 billion since then? How much of it has actually been spent on solar panels? $72 million out of $1 billion. It's supposed to be $100 million every year for 10 years. $928 million have been stolen. Your money, do you know where it's gone? Voter registration by leftist groups supporting the Democratic Party. It is an absolute scandal. Just the latest in the amount of money that's been stolen from you.

"$1 billion, supposed to be for solar panels, only $72 million was spent. This is why we set up CalDoge," he said. "To get to the bottom of the fraud and the theft and the corruption, and we're only just getting started."

This follows Hilton’s first major CalDOGE report, which alleged that hundreds of millions in taxpayer funds intended for substance abuse prevention and related programs were instead diverted to activism, organizing efforts, and voter registration initiatives after being routed through an unelected nonprofit organization. According to the report, that organization’s valuation ballooned from $11.8 million in 2018 to $197 million in 2024.

"As governor, with my running mate for State Controller @Herb4Controller, we will STOP the fraud. Attorney General @MichaelGatesESQ will PROSECUTE the fraud and get our money back," Hilton added on X. "And I will make sure it goes back to YOU. We've had enough of this nonsense."

California Governor Gavin Newsom has yet to respond to the allegations.

Steve Hilton has a good message. I hope he has a chance.

USC cancels California gubernatorial debate after criticism over all-White candidate lineup

California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton discusses the University of Southern California canceling a debate after Democrats raised concerns about an all-White lineup on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

https://www.foxnews.com/video/6391589263112

People are 'SICK' of this: Steve Hilton

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/...734408&lctg=26773771

Steve Hilton Surges In the Polls Following Trump Endorsement in the California Governor's Race

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has surged in the polls following President Trump’s endorsement, as the state increasingly appears to be moving toward the possibility of electing its first Republican governor in over 20 years.

In a new Binder Research poll, Hilton has climbed to 22 percent support, as Democrats continue to struggle to coalesce around a candidate. Just last month, the leading Republican was polling more than five points lower.

Other polls from this month also show Hilton with over 20 percent support.

"I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California, for many years," President Trump wrote on Truth Social, Sunday. "He is a truly fine man, one who has watched as this once great State has gone to Hell. Gavin Newscum and the Democrats have done an absolutely horrendous job. People are fleeing, crime is increasing, and Taxes are the highest of any State in the Country, maybe the World."

"Steve can turn it around, before it is too late, and, as President, I will help him to do so!" he added. "With Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before! Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT. He will be a GREAT Governor and, importantly, WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!!!"

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California 'jungle' primary could hand governor's race to Republicans

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Polling shows Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco leading the pack, while eight Democrats split the liberal vote.

But the party could face a nightmare scenario in the nation's most populous state, where polling shows Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco leading the pack in the June 2 nonpartisan primary. The state's liberal majority is split among eight Democratic contenders.

The Democrats' concern stems from California's unusual election system, in which the top two finishers, regardless of party, advance to the November general election. A Berkley ISG survey released March 18 of more than 5,000 registered voters showed Hilton, a conservative TV host, receiving 17% of the vote, and Bianco, the Riverside County sheriff, held 16%.

In third was Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell with 14%, then former Rep. Katie Porter holding 13%, followed by Tom Steyer at 10% and the five other Democratic candidates each with 5% or less.
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In third was Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell with 14%, then former Rep. Katie Porter holding 13%, followed by Tom Steyer at 10% and the five other Democratic candidates each with 5% or less.

Except I think that Swalwell's chances are now next to zero with the sexual assault allegations that have surfaced against him. It couldn't happen to a bigger asshole!

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Yes, he is 100% toast, everyone bailed on him, including Pelosi, Schiff, etc.

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But the party could face a nightmare scenario in the nation's most populous state, where polling shows Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco leading the pack in the June 2 nonpartisan primary. The state's liberal majority is split among eight Democratic contenders.

Oh how that would be such a choice result, no Democrats in the final run off due to the laws the Democrats passed in order to keep R out of Sacramento.....

And that's the hype behind the attack on Swallwell, D's want him out because they are concerned about them not being in the final race.

https://x.com/Pro__Trading/status/2042790730364784897

Every time you read something from a Democrat they are saying that Swalwell was the leading candidate for governor. Bullshit, the two Republicans are, and have been leading the polls for a good while.

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Oh how that would be such a choice result, no Democrats in the final run off due to the laws the Democrats passed in order to keep R out of Sacramento.....

And that's the hype behind the attack on Swallwell, D's want him out because they are concerned about them not being in the final race.

Ohh.... this is awesome! schadenfreude!
Please, stay in the race, Eric!

Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations - Refuses to Drop Out Of Governor's Race Despite Democrat Exodus

The latest:

• Eric Swalwell’s California governor campaign collapsed after sexual assault allegations.

• Former staffer alleged harassment plus two assaults while she was intoxicated.

• Four women total have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct.

• Swalwell denies all claims as false and politically motivated.

• Major Democratic allies withdrew support and called for him to exit the race.

https://www.zerohedge.com/poli...-assault-allegations

A list of the big companies that have left California in recent years:

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Big companies continue to leave California.

Some executives, including Tesla's Elon Musk and Palantir's Alex Karp, have made it abundantly clear why they left.

"This is the final straw," Musk wrote on X in 2024 after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that barred school staff from informing parents of a student's gender identity.

The number of companies leaving California is small. According to a 2025 report from the Public Policy Institute of California, only 3% of firms in California moved to a different state. However, larger companies are more likely to leave than smaller ones.

Outside of businesses, people, too, have been leaving California at a high rate. US Census data from October 2024 showed nearly 700,000 people left California between 2022 and 2023. Lifestyle and affordability were the main factors for moving elsewhere.

Company relocations are trending upward. Business Insider compiled some of the biggest names so far.

Business Insider article

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Oh how that would be such a choice result, no Democrats in the final run off due to the laws the Democrats passed in order to keep R out of Sacramento.....

And that's the hype behind the attack on Swallwell, D's want him out because they are concerned about them not being in the final race.

Ohh.... this is awesome! schadenfreude!
Please, stay in the race, Eric!

And I'm inclined to believe Swalwell was thrown under the bus by a coordinated hit by his own party, using the same tactics they have used against Republicans in the past. The CA primary is on June 2, and all indications today lead to the very possibility that the two top winners that day will both be Republicans, with both heading to the Nov. general election. The Dems have a half dozen candidates right now for governor and are likely betting on billionaire Tom Steyer to be their guy. The Dems have recently forced Biden out and anointed Knee Pads to be his replacement, so dirty tactics used on their own is not surprising.

Swalwell was an easy target; the Dems have covered for him on the Fang Fang thing and other controversies. They need to have a Dem in the Final Two, and taking out Swalwell could give them that scenario.

Update: Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign on Sunday as furor over his sex assault allegations reached a fever pitch.

"To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past," he wrote on X. "I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made — but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s."

I am suspending my campaign for Governor.

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Oh how that would be such a choice result, no Democrats in the final run off due to the laws the Democrats passed in order to keep R out of Sacramento.....

And that's the hype behind the attack on Swallwell, D's want him out because they are concerned about them not being in the final race.

Ohh.... this is awesome! schadenfreude!
Please, stay in the race, Eric!

And I'm inclined to believe Swalwell was thrown under the bus by a coordinated hit by his own party, using the same tactics they have used against Republicans in the past. The CA primary is on June 2, and all indications today lead to the very possibility that the two top winners that day will both be Republicans, with both heading to the Nov. general election. The Dems have a half dozen candidates right now for governor and are likely betting on billionaire Tom Steyer to be their guy. The Dems have recently forced Biden out and anointed Knee Pads to be his replacement, so dirty tactics used on their own is not surprising.

Swalwell was an easy target; the Dems have covered for him on the Fang Fang thing and other controversies. They need to have a Dem in the Final Two, and taking out Swalwell could give them that scenario.

Thrown under the bus to save him for bigger things such as what? Leading next impeachment team? Head a House committee? Harass Trump? Rushing having criminal charges brought against him? Yeah, he'd be a strong one to save.

Im in CA and Steyer ads and promises are very Mamdani like. If he was such a strong and desired candidate, he'd already be at the top before all of this.

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What are you talking about? They "threw him under the bus" to get rid of his fuckin' ass, to essentially end his run for governor and likely his political career. What makes you think they are saving him?

And based on polls and likelihood, Steyer looks to be the commie the Dems want, not Porter, not the rest of the idiots. All the Dems want is one of their own heathens to be one of the top two winners in June, then the usual election process in CA will automatically anoint the Dem candidate.